It's every Toad for himself in Balloon Battles and Coin Runner versus modes
Nov 18, 2011
In case you missed our last hands-on preview, we covered the
racing side of Mario Kart 7. New tracks like Cheap Cheap Lagoon, Shy Guy
Bazaar and Toad Circuit were introduced as well as some old
classics from previous Mario Kart games like Koopa Beach, Mario Circuit 2, and
Waluigi’s Pinball. With this one we’ll concentrate on battle
modes and online features...
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Nintendo celebrates all things Mario Kart in its newest handheld racer
Oct 27, 2011
Nintendo made a strange and rather gutsy choice naming it
3DS racer Mario Kart 7. It's the first numbered entry in the series and serves
as a reminder that people have played games similar to it six times before.
However, it also shows Nintendo's faith in one of its highest-selling
franchises, as the number reflects almost 20 years of success, a trend the
publisher intends to continue on its somewhat troubled handheld. We recently
took Mario Kart 7 for a few dozen laps and can say that tradition of quality
seems to be continuing...
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At first glance, Mario Kart 3D seems like "Requisite Sequel #247," with much of the same content we've seen in prior games. The usual racers are present, the items are holdovers from past titles and the music is the same indistinguishable bounciness that's taken over the series since Double Dash!! on GameCube. But nestled among all the sameness are a few additions that set MK3D apart from its many predecessors.
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Sounds like hyperbole? It ain't. Nintendo's new handheld is nothing short of a revelation
Jul 30, 2010
Bugger me. The 3DS is genuinely the most exciting bit of technology I’ve seen. Like ever. Honestly, the first time I got my hands on it and saw a certain fat plumber powerslide around a corner while pink petals appeared to fall out of the screen, it left me speechless. Inside, you'll find out why you should sell all non essential body parts to own one.
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